HCI32B - Cooker Freggia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HCI32B Freggia

Thank you for purchasing Freggia built-in hob.

Please carefully read the user manual, as it contains the instructions for the safe installation, operation and maintenance of the built-in hob.

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GENERAL NOTICE

Carefully read the contents of this leaflet since it provides important instructions regarding safety of installation, use and maintenance.

Keep the leaflet for possible future consultation. All the operations relating to installation (electrical connections) must be carried out by specialised personnel in accordance with current regulations.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Use the cooktop only in household-type situations for the preparation and warming of food. All other types of use are not permitted.
• Individuals who are incapable of using the appliance safely because of their physical, sensory or mental capabilities or their lack of experience or knowledge must not use this appliance without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.
• Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the cooktop unless they are under constant supervision.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Children 8 years and older must only be allowed to use the cooktop if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Installation, repair and maintenance work should only be performed by an authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous for the user.

! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! If the cooktop is defective or chipped, cracked or broken in any way, immediately switch it off and do not continue to use it. Disconnect it from the electrical power supply.

! WARNING: If the supply cord of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

! WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
! WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.
! WARNING: The cooktop is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched off. The risk of burns remains until the residual heat indicators have gone out.
! CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

SAFETY WARNINGS

! DANGER OF FIRE: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces! Metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids should not be placed on the hob surface since they can become hot.

• Always switch the cooking zones off after use!

- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for a specialized installer and are a guide for the installation process, regulations and maintenance in accordance with the law and current standards.

If the built-in oven or any other appliances that produce heat, need to be installed directly underneath the cooking hobs in ceramic glass, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE APPLIANCE (oven) AND THE COOKING HOBS IN CERAMIC GLASS ARE ADEQUATELY ISOLATED, in such a way that the heat generated from the oven, measured on the right hand side of the bottom of the cooking hobs, does not exceed 60°C.

Failure to follow this precaution, could cause a malfunction in the TOUCH CONTROL system.

POSITIONING

The domestic appliance was built in order to be encased on a work surface, the way it is illustrated in the graph (Fig.1). Predispose sealing material (Fig.2) along the whole perimeter (for dimensions of the cut see Fig.1). Lock the domestic appliance into place with 4 supporters, keeping in mind the width of the surface (Fig.4). If the lower part of the appliance after installation, is accessible via the lower part of the furniture, it is necessary to mount a separating panel keeping in mind the distances indicated (Fig.3).

The distance between the cooktop and builtin kitchen's furnitures or cooking apparatuses must guarantee sufficient ventilation of the air (Fig.3). Not to use the cooktop if in the oven is in course the pyrolysis process.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (Fig.5)

Before making the electrical connections, check that:

• the system ratings meet the ratings indicated on the identification plate fixed on the lower part of the worktop;
• the system is fitted with efficient ground wires in accordance with the laws and current standards.

Grounding is mandatory by law. If the domestic appliance is not supplied with a cable and/or suitable plug, use material suitable for the absorption value indicated on the identification plate and the operating temperature. If wishing to make a direct connection to the mains, an omnipolar switch must be installed with a minimum 3 mm opening between the contacts and appropriate for the load indicated on the plate and in accordance with current standards (the yellow/green ground conductor must not be disconnected by a switch). When the appliance has been installed, the omnipolar switch must be easily reachable.

INDUCTION COOKING

The fundamental characteristic of the induction system is the direct transference of heat from the generator to the cooking recipient.

Advantages:

• The transference of power takes place only when the recipient is placed on the cooking zone.
• The heat is generated only at the base of the recipient and transferred directly to the food to be cooked.
• Reduced heating time and low consumption of power during the beginning of cooking, allowing a global saving of power.
• The fibreglass top remains cold, the heat felt on the cooking top is that reflected from the base of the recipient.

COOKING RECIPIENTS

The use of appropriate recipients is an essential factor for induction cooking. Check that your pots are suitable for the induction system. Only ferromagnetic cookware made of the following materials is suitable for induction cooktops:

• Enameled steel
• Cast iron
• Induction-capable cookware of stainless steel.

To determine whether the cookware is suitable, check whether the base of the pot or pan attracts a magnet (Fig.6).

There are other induction-capable pots and pans whose bases are not completely ferromagnetic. To get good cooking results, we recommend that the dimension of the ferromagnetic area of the cookware match the size of the burner.

We advise recipients having a flat base (Fig.6A). This way you can use the power optimally.

COOKING RECIPIENTS

Do not use recipients with a rough base to avoid scratching the thermal surface of the top.

A very important factor in induction cooking is the dimension of the pot compared to the plate used (Fig.6B). The cooking zones allow the use of recipients with bases of various diameters.

It is, however, preferable to use the appropriate cooking zone for the dimension of the pot.

USING THE COOKTOP

The appliance is operated using the control panel sensor keys.

Functions are controlled by touching the sensor keys and confirmed by displays and acoustic signals. Touch the sensor keys from above, without covering other sensor keys.

TOUCH CONTROL (FIG. 7)

A. On/Off key
B. Lock key
C. Zone [+] key (increase power)
D. Zone [-] key (decrease power)
E. Cooking Zone Display
F. Timer Display
G. Timer [+] key (increase value)
H. Timer [-] key (decrease value)

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE ON

Press the On-Off key to switch the hob on.

All the displays relative to the cooking zones switch on in the «0» standby position. The control unit remains active for 10 seconds. If no cooking zone is selected within this time, the appliance switches off automatically.

SWITCHING A COOKING ZONE ON

Select the desired cooking zone and press one of the Zone [+] keys.

Press the Zone [-] key to go to position 9 (max. power) or Zone [+] key to go to position 1 (min. power). Once this operation has been completed you can adjust the temperature with the Zone [+] and [-] keys. The power of the single cooking zone can be adjusted in 9 different positions and will be shown on the relative luminous display with a level from «1» to «9».

USING THE COOKTOP

POT DETECTION «U»

This cooktop is fitted with an interactive control system that makes it very easy and comfortable to use. If the cookware is removed from an active cooking zone, the display shows the symbol «U» which disappear when the cookware is repositioned on the cooking zone, continuing with the previous settings.

After use, always bring power to «0» (do not leave on the symbol «U»). The symbol «U» also appears on one of the cooking zones displays when:

1) The recipient being used is not suitable for induction cooking.
2) The diameter of the recipient used is inferior to that allowed by the appliance.

RESIDUAL HEAT «H»

If the temperature of the cooking zone is still high (over 50^ ) after it has been switched off, the relative display will indicate the ⚫ symbol (residual heat). The symbol will only switch off when the burn risk in no longer present.

QUICK HEATING/POWER BOOST «P»

This function further reduces cooking time of a given area taking the temperature to the maximum power for a 10 minute interval.

At the end of this interval, the cooking area power automatically returns to level «9». The use of this function is indicated for the short time heating of large quantities of liquid (eg. water for cooking pasta) or dishes.

To activate this function, select the cooking zone and press the Zone [+] key up to level «9». Press the Zone [+] key again.

An acoustic signal will be emitted and the symbol «P» will be shown on the relative Cooking Zone display.

TIMER

This function allows establishing the time (from «01» to «99» minutes) for automatically switching the selected cooking zone off. Switch on at least one cooking zone and adjust the temperature. Press simultaneously the Timer [+] and [-] keys to enter the timer function. Press again the Timer [+] and [-] keys simultaneously to select the cooking zone on which you want to activate the timer.

The selected cooking zone will be indicated by a flashing led located on one of the corners of the Timer Display.

Set the auto switching off time by pressing the Timer [+] or Timer [-] key. The cooking zone on which the timer has been activated is indicated by a steady led at one of the corners of the Timer Display.

An acoustic signal will indicate the timer expiration and the relative cooking zone will automatically switch off. Press any of the keys to stop the acoustic signal.

In order to disable the timer on a cooking zone press simultaneously the Timer [+] and Timer [-] key to enter the timer function.

Press again the Timer [+] and Timer [-] key simultaneously to select the desired cooking zone. Press the Timer [-] key until reaching position «0».

CONTROL PANEL LOCK

It is possible to block the controls to prevent the risk of unintentional modification of the settings (children, cleaning etc.). By pressing the Lock key, the controls are blocked and the relative warning light switches on.

To release the controls and change the settings (e.g. interrupt cooking), the Lock key must be pressed. The cooking top can however be switched off even when the controls block is activated. In this case the controls block remains active when the top is switched on again.

USING THE COOKTOP

SWITCHING A COOKING ZONE OFF

To switch a cooking zone off, press simultaneously the Zone [+] and [-] key of the desired zone, or press the Zone [-] key until reaching position «0».

SWITCHING THE APPLIANCE OFF

To turn off the cooking top entirely hold down the On-Off key.

SAFETY SWITCH

POWER LEVEL OPERATING TIME LIMIT (hours)
1 - 26
3 - 45
5	4
6 - 7 - 8 - 91,5

The appliance has a safety switch that automatically switches off the cooking zones when they have been operating for a certain amount of time at a given power level.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remove any residues of food and drops of grease from the cooking surface by using the special scraper supplied on request.

Clean the heated area as thoroughly as possible using suitable products, and a cloth/paper, then rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.

Using the special scraper immediately remove any fragments of aluminium and plastic material that have unintentionally melted on the heated cooking area, or residues of sugar or food with a high sugar content.

In this way, any damage to the cooktop surface can be prevented. Under no circumstances should abrasive sponges, or corrosive chemical detergents, such as oven sprays or stain removers, be used.

WARNING:

STEAM CLEANERS MUST NOT BE USED.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed-out dustbin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation regarding separated waste collection.

Consumers should contact their local public service or their local dealer for more information on the correct disposal of exhausted household appliances.

THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVENTUAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY BREAKING THE ABOVE WARNINGS. THE WARRANTY IS NOT VALID IN THE CASE OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVEMENTIONED WARNINGS.

POWER MANAGEMENT

The default cooktop maximum power limit is 7200W. This power limit can be reduced by the user to 2800W, 3500W or 6000W.

Each time the user tries to increase the power of a cooking zone, the total power level of the cooktop is calculated. If this total power lever is greater than the cooktop maximum power limit, the power increase of the cooking zone is not allowed. An error beep sounds and the cooking zone display shows an 'r' for 3 seconds.

SETTING COOKTOP POWER LIMIT

To set a different power limit:

1. Turn the cooktop off and disconnect it from the electrical mains.
2. Reconnect the cooktop to the mains. Press the 🔒 key to unlock the cooktop.
3. Press at the same time the⊖ and ⏻ key of the cooking zones 1 and 4.

Once this is done, a beep sounds and the actual cooktop maximum power limit will be shown in the upper cooking zone displays.

① ② ③ ④

1. Select the new power limit using the - and keys. Available configurations are 2800W, 3500W, 6000W or 7200W.

3° - + ① 8° - + ① P.o. - + ② 8° - + ③ 5° - +

1. To confirm the settings press at the same time the and key of the cooking zones 1 and 4 within 60 seconds. If this operation is not executed within this time the settings will be cancelled.

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